§ 26. Sir P. HURDasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the Government propose to adopt the recommendations of the Milk Reorganisation Commission; what legislation will be required; and whether that legislation will be enacted before August when negotiations between producers and distributors must take place?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Major Elliot)This report is of far-reaching importance and before pronouncing on the proposals, I am anxious that time should be given for expression of -opinion by those whom they closely concern. I am therefore not yet in a position to make any statement in regard to fresh legislation. I take 13 this opportunity of expressing the hope that producers in particular will press on with the examination of the scheme under the Agricultural Marketing Act, which the Commission prepared for their consideration.
§ Sir P. HURDIs there any prospect of these matters being brought to an issue before negotiations are begun for next autumn prices?
§ Major ELLIOTYes. I hope so.
§ Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMSWill the Minister of Agriculture assure me that he does not propose to interfere with the twice daily delivery of my milk?